Hybrid Voronoi Christmas Tree Angel

This is a hybrid Voronoi Christmas Angel, designed to sit on top of an artificial Christmas tree or as a standalone ornament.

As artificial trees have little stiffness at the top due to their wire frame, I designed this angel to be as light as I could.

The model can be printed in one piece and is a good test of the capabilities of any printer.

The perfect partner to the Voronoi Christmas tree: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2680747

The last few layers are a little nerve-wracking, see this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTHevr8EN9o&t=18s

I've included 2 models; one with a hoop, the other with a hole in the bottom allow fitment to the top of the tree. I was hoping to print a smaller model to hang as a decoration, but haven't had any success yet!

For the best effect, thread 3 or 4 LED fairy lights inside the fairy to light it up from inside - for once the stringiness helps as it diffuses the light.

Merry Christmas and happy new year!

Print instructions

Category: Decor Print Settings

Printer Brand: Prusa

Printer: Prusa Mk2

Resolution: 0.15mm

Filament: Flashforge PLA White
Notes:

I scaled the angel to 88% as this still gives a decent sized model but reduces the print time down to 8.25hrs.

Post-Printing

Some sanding required post print, depending on filament

Depending on how stringy your PLA is, you may need to sand down your model after printing, or give it a quick blast with a heat gun.

Don't be too over zealous with it though, I deformed my first model quite badly by over application of heat.

Result of over eager heating!

How I Designed This

Designed on Fusion 360, modified on Voronator and merged in Blender